People of color disproportionately received federally insured loans -- backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) -- to finance the purchase of their homes and to refinance existing mortgages.
esidential lending has become so cumbersome and unpredictable that a transaction without a financing component geometrically increases the likelihood that the parties will wind up at the closing table.
There has been a lot of talk about the new developments hitting the market; we've seen some amazing things including some record-breaking sales.
Spurred by sky-high rental prices and rock bottom mortgage rates, Manhattanites who hadn't considered owning before are throwing their hats into the real estate ring. But buying a home in NYC takes a certain level of confidence.
Reside and Conquer StreetEasy helps you move from doghouse to penthouse In a city where 8.2 million people are packed into 300 square miles of real ...
Homebuyers have had the advantage for years, especially in hard-hit real estate markets. But recent numbers indicate sellers might be starting to see a resurgence. Some experts have even dared to say that we may be on the verge of a seller's market.
I wanted to say something, but everything I felt was wordless. I didn't know that we shared a common fondness, or that ultimately, I would miss her more than I did the space itself.
The would-be home buyer didn't like my advice about selling her house before she went to contract on another one. "That won't work. I won't have a p...
I made it through the tunnel and drove back to New Jersey with an empty car. I wanted to scream and yell at the landlord, but instead I called my son and told him how much I loved the apartment.
Taking market share is all about understanding what your customer wants and giving it to them.
Pricing your apartment to sell has always been a crucial part of the process. But, now more than ever, I am seeing that marketing your home to sell at the right price could actually bring you more money.
As market pressures increase, buyers are well advised to double down on due diligence.
If you're fortunate enough to be well employed in this economy and have cash to spare... then my question becomes: Is this the right time to be buying real estate?
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Talk to an expert! Don't assume anything... Cause when you assume... Well, you know the rest... Get pre-qualified!
The undercurrent of disgruntlement running through residential real estate these days is decidedly different. Like the flowers that bloomed early, a number of sellers are trying to burst out of the basement and make their way above ground.
The big question is, where is the tipping point? At what point will renters become fed up with astronomically rising rents?
